Vivitek Projector DX977 User Manual

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Limited lens shift  
 
 DX977 DH976 DU978 
A 8% 15.8% 9% 
B 2.5% 3.8% 3.1% 
 
  
To shift up the projection image, twist the 
adjusters counter clockwise 
To shift down the projection image , twist the 
adjusters clockwise     
						

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Top view—On-screen Display (OSD) buttons and LEDs 
 
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE 
1.   (Power button) Turns the projector On or Off. 12 
2.  BLANK Displays a blank screen and mutes audio 
3.  ◄ (Left cursor) /  
VolumeJ 
Navigates and changes settings in the OSa 
Quick Menu – For Volume 
19 
4.  Enter Enter or confirm highlighted OSD menu item 
5.  MENU Opens and exits OSD menus 
6.  ▲ (Up cursor) /  
KeystoneH 
Navigates and changes settings in the OSa 
Quick Menu – For Keystone 
7.  AUTO Optimizes image size, position, and resolution 
8.  ► (Right cursor) /  
VolumeH 
Navigates and changes settings in the OSa 
Quick Menu – For Volume 19 
9.  SOURCE Enter the Source menu 
10.  ▼ (Down cursor) / 
KeystoneJ 
Navigates and changes settings in the OSa 
Quick Menu – For Keystone 19 
11.  LAMP LED Flashing Lamp is not ready (warming up/shutting down/cooling)  
(see LED Error Messages on page 55) 
12.  TEMP LED Flashing Error code 1
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5 – Rear view 
I TEM   L ABEL   D ESCRIPTION   S EE PAGE  
1.   AC IN   Connect the  POWER  cable  
12  
2.  
(USB)   Connect the U SB  cable from a computer 
3.   VGA OUT   Connect the RGB cable to a display  
(Loop Thru only for VGA IN - 1)  
4.   LAN   Connect a LAN cable from Ethernet  
5.   VGA IN  1   Connect the RGB  cable from a computer or component device  
6.   VGA IN  2   Connect the RGB cable from a computer or component device  
7.   DP   Connect a DISPLAYPORT CABLE from a DISPLAYPORT device  
8.   AUDIO IN   Connect an AUDIO cable from audio device  
9.   HDMI   1 /  2   Connect  the   HDMI  cable   from a HDMI device  
10.     3D SYNC   Connect the 3D IR glasses transmitter  
(Note: For Vivitek brand 3D IR glasses only)  
11.     DC 12V TRIGGER   When connected to the screen through a commercially available cable, 
the screen deploys automatically on start up of the  projector. The screen 
retracts when the projector is powered off (see notes below).  
12.     Speaker   Outputs audio sound  
13.     Kensington Security 
Slot   Secure 
to permanent object  with a Kensington Lock 
system  53  
14.     VIDEO IN   Connect the   COMPOSITE   cable   from a video device  
15.     AUDIO IN (L and R)   Connect the  AUDIO   cable from a audio device  
16.     S - VIDEO IN   Connect the S - Video cable from a video device  
17.     RS - 232C   Connect RS - 232 serial port cable for remote control  
18.     AUDIO OUT   Connect an AUDIO  cable   to audio amplifier  1 2 3 4
5 6 7 9 10 11
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Note: 
 To use this feature, you must plug in the connector before turn on/off the projector. 
 Screen controllers are supplied and supported by screen manufacturers. 
 Do not use this jack for anything other than intended use. 
 
Note: 
If your video equipment has both S-VIDEO and RCA jacks (composite video) connect to the  
S-VIDEO connector. S-VIDEO provides a better quality signal. 
 
 Warning: 
As a safety precaution, disconnect all power to the projector and connecting devices before making 
connections. 
   
						

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Bottom view 
 
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE 
1.  Tilt adjustor  Rotate adjuster lever to adjust angle position.  16 
2.  Ceiling support holes Contact your dealer for information on mounting the projector on a 
ceiling 
3.  Height adjustor Adjuster drops down when adjuster button is 
pushed. 16 
4.  Height adjustor button Push to release adjustor. 
 
Note: 
When installing, ensure that you use only UL Listed ceiling mounts. 
For ceiling installations, use approved mounting hardware and M4 screws with a maximum screw 
depth of 6 mm (0.23 inch).  
The construction of the ceiling mount must be of a suitable shape and strength. The ceiling mount 
load capacity must exceed the weight of the installed equipment, and as an additional precaution 
be capable of withstanding three times the weight of the equipment (not less than 5.15 kg) over a 
period of 60 seconds. 
   
						

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Remote Control Parts  
 
 Important: 
1. Avoid using the projector with bright fluorescent lighting turned on. Certain high-frequency 
fluorescent lights can disrupt remote control operation. 
 
2. Be sure nothing obstructs the path between the remote control and the projector. If the path 
between the remote control and the projector is obstructed, you can bounce the signal off certain 
reflective surfaces such as projector screens. 
 
3. The buttons and keys on the projector have the same functions as the corresponding buttons on 
the remote control. This user’s manual describes the functions based on the remote control. 
 
Note: 
Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to 
Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007    
						

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ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE 
1.  IR transmitter Transmits signals to projector 
2.  Status LED Lights when the remote control is used 
3.  Laser Press to operate the on-screen pointer 
4.  Up Up arrow when connected through USB to a PC  
(Not available in this series) 
5.  Right Right arrow when connected through USB to a PC 
 (Not available in this series) 
6.  Down Down arrow when connected through USB to a PC  
(Not available in this series) 
7.  Page Down Page down when connected through USB to a PC  
(Not available in this series) 
8.  Up cursor  
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD  19 9.  Right cursor  
10.  Down cursor 
11.  Volume +/- Adjusts volume 18 
12.  Mute Mutes the built-in speaker 
13.  Zoom+ Zoom in  
14.  Zoom- Zoom out 
15.  Freeze  Freeze/unfreezes the on-screen picture 
16.  Blank Makes the screen blank 
17.  Source Detects the input device 
18.  Auto Auto adjustment for phase, tracking, size, position 
19.  Menu Opens the OSD  19 
20.  Status Opens the OSD Status menu (the menu only opens when 
an input device is detected) 34 
21.  Keystone top/bottom Corrects image-trapezoid (wider top/bottom) effect 17 
22.  Left cursor Navigates and changes settings in the OSD  
19 
23.  Enter Changes settings in the OSD 
24.  Page Up Page up when connected through USB to a PC 
(Not available in this series) 
25.  Left Left arrow when connected through USB to a PC 
(Not available in this series) 
26.  Enter Enter key when connected through USB to a PC 
(Not available in this series) 
27.  Power  Turns the projector on or off 12 
28.  Laser Use as on-screen pointer. DO NOT POINT IN EYES. 
 Caution: 
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may 
result in hazardous laser light exposure.   
						

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Remote Control Operating Range 
The remote control uses infrared transmission to control the projector. It is not necessary to point the 
remote directly at the projector. Provided you are not holding the remote perpendicular to the sides or 
the rear of the projector, the remote will function well within a radius of about 7 meters (23 feet) and 
15 degrees above or below the projector level. If the projector does not respond to the remote control, 
move a little closer.   
Projector and Remote Control Buttons 
The projector can be operated using the remote control or the buttons on the top of the projector. All 
operations can be carried out with the remote control; however, the buttons on the projector are 
limited in use.  
  
						

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Inserting the Remote Control Batteries 
1.  Remove the battery compartment 
cover by sliding the cover in the 
direction of the arrow. 
 
2.  Insert the battery with the positive 
side facing up. 
 
3.  Replace the cover. 
 
 
 Caution: 
1. Only use AAA batteries (Alkaline batteries are recommended). 
 
2. Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance regulations.  
 
3. Remove the batteries when not using the projector for prolonged periods. 
 
      
    
						

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SETUP AND OPERATION 
Starting and Shutting down the Projector 
 
1.  Connect the power cord to the 
projector. Connect the other end to 
a wall outlet. 
The  POWER LED on the 
projector light. 
 
2.  Turn on the connected devices. 
3.  Ensure the POWER LED not a 
flashing. Then press the  POWER 
button to turn on the projector.  
 
The projector splash screen displays 
and connected devices are 
detected. 
 
See Setting an Access Password 
(Security Lock) on page 14 if 
security lock is enabled. 
 
4.  If more than one input device is 
connected, press the SOURCE 
button and use ▲▼ to scroll among 
devices. 
(Component is supported through 
the RGB to COMPONENT 
ADAPTER.) 
 
 
 HDMI 1 / HDMI 2: High-Definition Multimedia 
Interface 1 / 2 
 DisplayPort: DisplayPort 
 VGA 1 / VGA 2: Analog RGB1 / RGB 2 
 S-Video: Super video (Y/C separated) 
 Composite Video: Traditional composite video